Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” which are included here because the message is about caring for someone living with dementia. The message speaks to the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older people: From old narratives To new narratives. [...]
Staying abreast of what is unfolding! Americans may have something beautiful to learn from Mexico’s Day of the Dead: a way of making remembrance a shared, continuing part of life. In our featured article, philosopher Lynn Sebastian Purcell explores the holiday’s roots in Aztec philosophy, where living well involves cultivating [...]
For the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties. Author: Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York Cortland Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a [...]
Why this helps: Laughter is one of the most powerful non-pharmacological tools in dementia care. It reduces stress, releases endorphins, and creates connection. A dedicated "laughter hour" with a collection of printed jokes invites humor and play—and can be a highlight of the week! How to do it: Print a [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” The message is about caring for a person living with dementia and the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older people. From old narratives To new narratives. From impossible To what is possible. [...]
“Bullying - the act of harassing, intimidating, or abusing others, especially habitually or from a perceived position of relative power.” – Dictionary.com In Amy’s words… “… this kind of bullying is simultaneously this horrible public spectacle of shame where you're in a spotlight. And at the same time, it's a [...]
At 95, Riane Eisler remains actively engaged in the work she has pursued across a lifetime: helping humanity move from systems of domination toward systems of partnership. Her recent online program, Peace Begins at Home, brought together more than 2,000 registered participants around a principle that reaches far beyond the [...]
Reprinted from August 29, 2022 Since her 1987 publication of The Chalice and the Blade, I have followed the work of Riane Eisler, JD, social scientist, attorney, and author. “Partnerism,” a word which she has introduced, is a model for creating a more equitable, sustainable, and less violent world based on partnership [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” All are included here because the message is about caring for someone living with dementia. The message speaks to the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older people. From old narratives To new narratives. [...]
Editor's Note: This article begins a three-part series examining the human and global consequences of our reliance on pharmaceuticals. Part One begins inside one family—with a medication that was intended to help my mother but instead placed her life at risk. Part Two turns to the work of Riane Eisler [...]
